Optical components Research update Light-squashing ‘spaceplates’ could lead to paper-thin smartphones Material layers compress empty space between optical components Read article: Light-squashing ‘spaceplates’ could lead to paper-thin smartphones
Diagnostic imaging Research update Diamond microparticles enable simultaneous MRI and optical imaging Diamond microparticles that provide combined optical and MR imaging could pave the way for faster and deeper medical imaging Read article: Diamond microparticles enable simultaneous MRI and optical imaging
Nuclear physics Research update Tomography technique could help in the fight against nuclear terrorism New scanning technology detects neutron and gamma-ray emissions from nuclear material Read article: Tomography technique could help in the fight against nuclear terrorism
Complex systems Research update Frequency and distance of human travel follows universal pattern, mobile-phone data reveals Researchers discover "universal visitation law of human mobility" Read article: Frequency and distance of human travel follows universal pattern, mobile-phone data reveals
Quantum Research update Quasiprobabilities shed light on quantum advantage Conditions under which certain quantum technologies outperform classical ones may be rarer than previously thought, say theorists Read article: Quasiprobabilities shed light on quantum advantage
Low-temperature physics Research update Exotic quantum state could make smallest-ever laser Novel light-matter states would have a technological advantage over electronic circuits Read article: Exotic quantum state could make smallest-ever laser
Magnetism and spin Research update Electron’s dual nature appears in a quantum spin liquid New evidence supports theory that the electron may be composed of two particles Read article: Electron’s dual nature appears in a quantum spin liquid
Quantum Research update New quantum repeaters could enable a scalable quantum internet Devices can multiplex and herald entanglement Read article: New quantum repeaters could enable a scalable quantum internet
Diagnostic imaging Research update Use the force: biomechanical model helps predict future heart attacks Simulating stress distributions in diseased arteries could help cardiologists identify patients at risk of a heart attack Read article: Use the force: biomechanical model helps predict future heart attacks
Metrology Research update Crushing gold and platinum at extreme pressures sets new terapascal standards Experiments could boost our understanding of superconductivity and gas-giant stars Read article: Crushing gold and platinum at extreme pressures sets new terapascal standards
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